“Pran tèt ou” is a Haitian Creole expression whose literal translation could be “take your head”. It is mostly used when Haitian people are about to make a great decision which involves many aspects and will drive great consequences or changes in his/her personal lives or in many others’ lives. Mostly when it is irreversible.

People say this to advise the decision maker to take time to ponder and consider the good and the bad to make the best decision in a situation. What comes with the twin expression that goes with it: “pa fè tèt cho”, “don’t make you head hot” meaning do not be in a rush in deciding, answering, and talking.

So anytime you have to make a decision, “pran tèt ou, pa fè tèt cho”.